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J472 TEF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 TEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,140 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 73,136 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,160 miles

both front macphearson strut units corroded

both rear brake flexys corroded

brake sertvo unit corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side rear tyre outer side wall begining to deteriorate

underside corroded mainly around front subframe

Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,160 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front macphearson strut units corroded

both rear brake flexys corroded

brake sertvo unit corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side rear tyre outer side wall begining to deteriorate

underside corroded mainly around front subframe

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,698 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 33,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,138 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 33,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brakes may requre servising

underside begining to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2005 32,535 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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J472 TEF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 71,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J472 TEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J472 TEF registered?

J472 TEF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J472 TEF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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